{"id":20124,"date":"2019-08-21T11:54:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T11:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roadietuner.com\/?post_type=blog&p=20124"},"modified":"2020-07-07T11:01:12","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T11:01:12","slug":"mistakes-to-avoid-when-recording-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/mistakes-to-avoid-when-recording-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Mistakes to Avoid When Recording Guitar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many guitarists in the Roadie community<\/a> are well-rounded musicians who not only know how to play instruments but also how to record and mix their songs.<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re not one of them, then read our guide on How to Build a Home Studio<\/a>, and then head over to Recording Tips for Home Studios<\/a>.<\/p>\n

But even if you know How to Record Electric Guitar at Home<\/a>, it\u2019s always better to leave the final recording session to professional engineers in real recording studios.<\/p>\n

Beware!<\/p>\n

Studio time is expensive, and it\u2019s easy to make stupid mistakes that waste valuable time and money. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together this list of mistakes to avoid when recording guitar.<\/p>\n

1. Not Recording a Demo<\/h2>\n

It can be a costly mistake to not record a demo version of your riffs, as you can end up wasting valuable studio time. Make sure you record a demo in advance — a phone recording will do.<\/p>\n

2. Not Rehearsing<\/h2>\n

Even with a demo, it\u2019s important to rehearse as much as possible in advance. Otherwise, you\u2019ll spend the studio time on something you could\u2019ve done at home and end up rushing the record.<\/p>\n

3. Being Out of Tune<\/h2>\n

As with not rehearsing, you can waste a lot of time tuning your instrument when you should be recording. Bring the Roadie 2\u00a0automatic tuner<\/a> in case your strings contract or expand on the way to recording. Use it to quickly and accurately tune your instrument in between takes as needed.<\/p>\n

4. Using New Strings<\/h2>\n

It can be tempting to use brand new strings for your recording session — but don\u2019t. Just like cold or warm strings, new strings can impact your sound. Break them in a bit before you record.<\/p>\n

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5. Using New Gear<\/h2>\n

Studio sessions are not the time to experiment with new amps, pedals, or any other gear. Use gear that you know from the inside out so you get the most out of it instead of wasting time.<\/p>\n

6. Improvising<\/h2>\n

Sometimes, improvising can lead to great sounds. But adding new material on the fly can also have the opposite effect. That\u2019s why you should do that during the demo phase (see #1 above).<\/p>\n

7. Recording Alone<\/h2>\n

Unless you\u2019re also an audio engineer, you should never record the final version alone. An extra pair of ears can be an invaluable asset that will make sure you get some solid tracks down.<\/p>\n

8. Using the Wrong Engineer<\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re recording with someone else, you should make sure that they\u2019re the right person. Even a good engineer can ruin your song if they don\u2019t understand the sound you\u2019re going for.<\/p>\n\n

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